Main847 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202

The Main is a LEED Silver-certified luxury apartment building at 847 Chicago Ave in Evanston, offering nine stories of thoughtfully finished residences with one of the most transit-connected addresses on Chicago's North Shore.

Location & Connectivity

Main Street Station, served by both the Metra commuter rail and the CTA Purple Line, sits directly across the street, putting downtown Chicago within a straightforward commute. The building earns a Walk Score of 90, making daily errands genuinely walkable: Trader Joe's and Jewel Osco are roughly two blocks away, and a Northwestern University Intercampus shuttle stop is at the front door. Northwestern's main campus is approximately 2 miles north, and Lee Street Beach on Lake Michigan is just a few blocks away.

The Living Experience

Built in 2016, the building's 112 residences range from studios to three-bedroom layouts spanning up to 1,424 square feet. Every home is finished with premium quartz countertops, stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, fiber internet, and private balconies. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the interiors with natural light, and south-facing units take in lake and city views. The rooftop entertainment lounge and landscaped terrace with a fire pit, bocce court, and grilling stations give residents genuine outdoor living space above the city. Controlled-access entry and a 24-hour automated package system add an extra layer of convenience. The combination of transit access, walkable retail, and university proximity makes The Main a great fit for corporate relocations, project-based assignments, insurance stays, and visiting faculty or researchers.

Furnished Corporate Housing at The Main

Suite Home provides fully furnished apartments at The Main for short and extended stays, giving professionals and families a move-in-ready home with all the comforts of a luxury residence and none of the friction of a traditional lease.